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TikTok , Chinese short-video app, is launching text-only posts, with a 1,000-character limit, as the company seeks to capitalise on Twitter's turmoil, news agency Reuters reported. The short-video app is allowing users to create text-only posts, in the latest attempt by a social media firm to capitalize on the turmoil at Twitter since its buyout by Elon Musk last yea, the report said The move, announced on Monday, would allow TikTok users to choose from a variety of backgrounds for their text posts that can feature hashtags and allow people to tag other users.

TikTok is planning to launch in early August an e-commerce platform to sell China-made goods in the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the plan. The short-video app is seeking to replicate the American success of Chinese shopping platforms Shein and Temu and will be responsible for the storage and shipping of items on behalf of manufacturers and merchants in China, the report said.

Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden during their meeting at the Oval Office last month spent a “plurality" of their time having discussions on China and its leader Xi Jinping, according to a senior administration official familiar with the discussion. As reported by PTI citing a senior administration official on conditions of anonymity, “In the Oval Office meeting between Modi and Biden, a plurality of that time was just spent talking about China...

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TikTok. On June 29, 2020, around midnight, the infotainment content creator addressed her 7.3 million followers on the Chinese short-videosharing app, just hours before it was banned in India over national security concerns. She remembers the frenzy that followed.

Now, it's time to acquaint yourself with a new term: «OP». Let's explore its meaning and usage: 1. 'OP' stands for «original poster».

fall asleep? Trying to enjoy quality shut-eye time at the end of a long, hard day, but just can’t seem to? Blame your daily habits says Dr Karan Rajan. The doctor, who is associated with the British National Health Service, has underlined some bad daily habits which may be causing us to become insomniacs, in a recent video on TikTok. Here are the following habits that are making you feel more sleepless.

music festival, Tomorrowland, in 2023. The iconic event will take place over two consecutive weekends in its longtime home of Boom, promising an unforgettable experience for all music enthusiasts. For those who couldn't attend in person, Tomorrowland's organizers have you covered with a mesmerizing live stream, bringing the magic of the festival straight to your home.

TikTok struck a partnership with «buy now, pay later» service Atome to offer installment payments on its e-commerce marketplace in Malaysia, the latest in the company's e-commerce push into Southeast Asia.

Pete Buttigieg said on Thursday his agency has national security concerns about Chinese autonomous vehicle companies in the American market after some lawmakers called for restrictions on their operations. «Whether we are talking about hardware or software, in the same way there are concerns around telecom or TikTok, there are concerns around transportation technologies,» Buttigieg said.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Thursday his agency has national security concerns about Chinese autonomous vehicle companies in the American market after some lawmakers called for restrictions on their operations.

Chinese livestreamers have set their sights on selling to TikTok shoppers in the U.S. and Europe

A top EU official says TikTok needs to do more to get ready for new European Union digital rules taking effect next month aimed at keeping users safe online

TikTok needs to do more to get ready for new European Union digital rules designed to keep users safe online, a top official said Tuesday. The results of a «stress test» that the popular video-sharing platform carried out at its Dublin office showed that «more work is needed to be fully ready» for when the Digital Services Act takes effect next month, European Commissioner Thierry Breton said in a statement. Breton, who oversees the 27-nation bloc's digital policy, tweeted a silent video of himself discussing the results by video call with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew.

Bebe Rexha shared messages from apparently now her ex-boyfriend Keyan Safyari on Instagram. The screenshot showed a lengthy text hinting that Bebe Rexha broke up with Kenyan Safyari over a fat-shaming message. In what seems like an apology message, too, Keyan wrote, “You gained 35 pounds obviously you gained weight…”. He also mentioned that, “I gain 3 pounds and you called me chubbs and fat. Doesn’t mean you don’t love me.” In conclusion, Keyan Safyari also asked Bebe Rexha to consider going in for therapy. Read on to know more about Keyan Safyari and the full context of his message to Bebe Rexha.

Sean Gunn has slammed Bob Iger, Disney's chief executive officer (CEO), for his remarks on the ongoing strikes in the US by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). Sean Gunn, seen in Guardians of the Galaxy and the web series Gilmore Girls, has also lashed out at Netflix over the minimal residuals received by the streaming app. Sean is the brother of Guardians of the Galaxy director and DC Film co-CEO James Gunn.

More than 80 per cent of the broadcast viewers for the ABC’s marquee news program, the 7pm bulletin, are over 55 years old – with a staggering two-thirds of viewers older than 65, internal data circulated to managers shows.

China's top diplomat Wang Yi told the Indian foreign minister that bilateral ties need to be stabilised, as the two Asian neighbours searched for ways to ease simmering military tensions along their vast border. On the sidelines of ASEAN meetings in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, Wang told Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar that mutual support between the two nations is needed instead of suspicion, according to a readout from the Chinese foreign ministry.India and China share a 3,800-km (2,360-mile) frontier, much of it poorly marked, and fought a brief but bloody war over it in 1962.

A group on Thursday has filed a suit against Texas state government’s order imposing ban on public university employees from using Chinese-owned app TikTok on state-owned devices or networks. The group argued that the ban is compromising research and teaching.

Alix Earle, a popular TikTok personality, made waves in the media when she accompanied Braxton Berrios on the red carpet at the ESPY Awards 2023. Alix Earle, who has amassed an enormous following of over 8.3 million on TikTok and Instagram, gained attention for her appearance alongside Braxton Berrios at the ESPY Awards. This has sparked interest in the young influencer. Alix Earle, a 22-year-old graduate of the University of Miami, recently completed her studies in marketing at the university in May 2023. During her time in college, she integrated her student experiences into her TikTok content. Recognized for her «Get ready with me» videos, Earle shares glimpses of her daily life while showcasing her makeup and outfit choices. She has also become a trendsetter, popularizing the «Get Ready With Me» (GRWM) format among fellow content creators. So far, Earle has managed to garner more than 5.5 million followers on TikTok and an additional of 2.8 million on Instagram.

A popular online influencer has been arrested in Dubai over a satirical TikTok video in which he portrays a brash Emirati on a spending spree inside a luxury car showroom